Save A festive, no-bake treat featuring rich chocolate and creamy centers, perfect for holiday gatherings or edible gifts.
I love making these Oreo truffles every Christmas as they bring so much joy to family and friends.
Ingredients
- Truffle Base: 36 Oreo cookies (about 300 g), 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- Coating & Decoration: 300 g (10 oz) white chocolate or candy melts, 50 g (1.75 oz) dark chocolate (optional, for drizzling), Christmas-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
- Step 4:
- Scoop out small amounts (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 5:
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 6:
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- Step 7:
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Use a fork to lift out and let excess drip off. Place back on the baking sheet.
- Step 8:
- If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and decorate immediately with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- Step 9:
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, or until set.
Save These truffles are always a highlight at our family holiday parties, bringing smiles all around.
Required Tools
Food processor or rolling pin & ziplock bag, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, baking sheet, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowl, fork
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cream cheese chocolate), Wheat/Gluten (Oreo cookies), Soy (chocolate). Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 150, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 2 g per serving
Save Enjoy these delicious truffles as a sweet addition to your holiday celebrations or as thoughtful edible gifts.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I crush the Oreos for the base?
Place Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- → Can I use different chocolates for coating?
Yes, white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate can be used for coating and drizzling for variation.
- → How long should the truffle balls chill before coating?
Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up before dipping them in melted chocolate.
- → What is the best way to decorate these treats?
Use festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes immediately after coating to ensure they stick well before the chocolate sets.
- → How should I store these truffles?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.